Commercial Pilot Theory

Course aim

To familiarise students with theory relevant to operating an aircraft at the commercial pilot level. 

Course content

Students will gain CASA CPL level aircraft general knowledge. The following topics will be covered and assessed in this course:

• Aircraft General Knowledge (Test 1);
• Human Factors (Test 2);
• Meteorology (Test 3);
• Flight Rules and Air Law (Test 4); 
• Operation, Performance and Flight Planning (Test 5);
• Navigation (Test 6); and
• Aerodynamics (Test 7)

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Only students with an offer into the Graduate Diploma in Aviation should enrol in this course. Bachelor of Aviation students without an offer into the Graduate Diploma but who intend to apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Aviation are directed not to enrol in this course until they have been accepted into the Graduate Diploma. These students should seek alternative enrolment advice from the Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.375
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.